2137 W Farwell Ave, Chicago, IL 60645 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2137 W Farwell Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,108 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,785,000 (Aug 2004)
Tax Bill$7,449 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-31-123-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-31-123-004
Alternative APN
  • 11-31-123-004-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,108 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2137 W FARWELL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60645-4908
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(SMITHS) ADD TO (ROGERS)(PARK) SUB IN NW SEC 31-41-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionSMITHS ADD TO ROGERS PARK
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract20400

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1208 W CORNELIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657-1428
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 19, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 19, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 6, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200441122
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$48,000 (+28.88%) Land $16,200 Building $31,800$480,000 (+28.88%) Land $162,000 Building $318,000
2023$7,449.00 (-2.75%)
2022$7,660.00$37,244 Land $12,960 Building $24,284$372,440 Land $129,600 Building $242,840

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 612 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

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